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Sat, February 24th, 2007, 11:00 AM
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bradh is offline
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Originally Posted by MannishBoy
I actually pulled a 401 max a couple of weeks ago (with straps). I had estimated maybe 370 if I was lucky, so I was quite pleased.
I'm still nowhere near some of you guys, but I'm chipping away...
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Great work Andy! I believe i'm in the 450 1RM range now for the full deadlift without straps.
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Sat, February 24th, 2007, 11:55 AM
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You guys are strong  I hope your injury heals up Canada.
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Sat, February 24th, 2007, 11:57 AM
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bradh is offline
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Originally Posted by dluc
You guys are strong I hope your injury heals up Canada. |
Thanks dluc its only minor it just acted up alittle that's all. First time in a few years.
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“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle
Hell, there are no rules here-- we're trying to accomplish something.—Thomas A. Edison
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Sat, February 24th, 2007, 12:33 PM
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zenpharaohs is offline
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You guys are strong
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The interesting thing is that everyone seems to be pulling right around the same weight - middle 400's.
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easy part is probably over
VO2max: 55
65 x 225# squat
50 x 315# deadlift in 9:50.6
31 x 405# deadlift in 9:45
46 x 410# trap bar deadlift in ten minutes
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Sun, February 25th, 2007, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by zenpharaohs
The interesting thing is that everyone seems to be pulling right around the same weight - middle 400's.
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How can we make this even more interesting....a friendly wager to see who hits 500+ first?
Those interested and lose have to chip in to buy some protein or fitness equipment for the winner........... 
I want a duraball and a high quality foam roller! 
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“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle
Hell, there are no rules here-- we're trying to accomplish something.—Thomas A. Edison
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Sun, February 25th, 2007, 12:22 PM
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I don't think I'll be in on the wager. I have to go for surgery in early may and wont be lifting heavy for about 4 to 6 weeks afterwards, which is a huge handicap. I wont be pulling 500 within 8 weeks either, so I'll probably have to pass on that.
BTW: Those foam rollers are pretty nice. I have the black one.
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Tue, February 27th, 2007, 01:05 PM
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What happens if you lose 50 pounds on your deadlift... is there any reward for that? I bombed out warming up today. 
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Tue, February 27th, 2007, 01:34 PM
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I did 415 yesterday with straps. I've been wearing my Olympic shoes though, which I think have been messing with my pull so we'll see what happens when I get rid of them 4-5 weeks from now when I pull again.
My money is on zens.  Brad, you got to do something about all these old injuries. 
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What happens if you lose 50 pounds on your deadlift... is there any reward for that? I bombed out warming up today. |
The reward is you get to work back up.
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Tue, February 27th, 2007, 05:54 PM
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bradh is offline
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Originally Posted by chicanerous
I did 415 yesterday with straps. I've been wearing my Olympic shoes though, which I think have been messing with my pull so we'll see what happens when I get rid of them 4-5 weeks from now when I pull again.
My money is on zens. Brad, you got to do something about all these old injuries.
The reward is you get to work back up. |
My overall health now is pretty high. Of course, i want it better but i'm moving in the right direction.
I look forward to making your prediction wrong Chico.
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Hell, there are no rules here-- we're trying to accomplish something.—Thomas A. Edison
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Tue, February 27th, 2007, 06:44 PM
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chicanerous is offline
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Originally Posted by canada
My overall health now is pretty high. Of course, i want it better but i'm moving in the right direction.
I look forward to making your prediction wrong Chico. |
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Tue, February 27th, 2007, 10:47 PM
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zenpharaohs is offline
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Originally Posted by canada
How can we make this even more interesting....a friendly wager to see who hits 500+ first?
Those interested and lose have to chip in to buy some protein or fitness equipment for the winner...........
I want a duraball and a high quality foam roller! |
We're all going to get there, I don't see why "first" really does that much other than push one guy to injure himself and the others to get demotivated when one guy does it.
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easy part is probably over
VO2max: 55
65 x 225# squat
50 x 315# deadlift in 9:50.6
31 x 405# deadlift in 9:45
46 x 410# trap bar deadlift in ten minutes
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Tue, February 27th, 2007, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by betastas
What happens if you lose 50 pounds on your deadlift... is there any reward for that?
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That virtue is it's own reward.
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easy part is probably over
VO2max: 55
65 x 225# squat
50 x 315# deadlift in 9:50.6
31 x 405# deadlift in 9:45
46 x 410# trap bar deadlift in ten minutes
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Tue, February 27th, 2007, 10:49 PM
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zenpharaohs is offline
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I look forward to making your prediction wrong Chico. |
Better hurry. I was trash talking Kenny in the locker room last time and he was laughing, but he had that look....
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easy part is probably over
VO2max: 55
65 x 225# squat
50 x 315# deadlift in 9:50.6
31 x 405# deadlift in 9:45
46 x 410# trap bar deadlift in ten minutes
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Tue, February 27th, 2007, 10:58 PM
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Is it easier to squat or dead lift? I've never dead lifted in my life so I'm curious. My squat max is is only around 300, and I'm just wondering about where I would be on dead lifts?
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Tue, February 27th, 2007, 11:18 PM
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zenpharaohs is offline
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Originally Posted by mustbesix
Is it easier to squat or dead lift? I've never dead lifted in my life so I'm curious. My squat max is is only around 300, and I'm just wondering about where I would be on dead lifts?
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It's normally possible to deadlift a bit more than you can squat.
But take a little time to learn a good safe form, and work your way up to heavy weight. You should be doing deadlifts of several types as part of your normal workouts, though, so start right away.
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easy part is probably over
VO2max: 55
65 x 225# squat
50 x 315# deadlift in 9:50.6
31 x 405# deadlift in 9:45
46 x 410# trap bar deadlift in ten minutes
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Tue, February 27th, 2007, 11:27 PM
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chicanerous is offline
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mustbesix
Is it easier to squat or dead lift? I've never dead lifted in my life so I'm curious. My squat max is is only around 300, and I'm just wondering about where I would be on dead lifts?
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Originally Posted by zenpharaohs
It's normally possible to deadlift a bit more than you can squat.
But take a little time to learn a good safe form, and work your way up to heavy weight. You should be doing deadlifts of several types as part of your normal workouts, though, so start right away.
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Yeah, it also depends on squat depth. If you're quarter squatting 300, I doubt you'll be able to pull much more than that (maybe not even that much), but if you're taking it ATG then you could potentially be pulling into the very low 400's, depending on how your body is built.
Just learn proper form and work up slowly. Since you've never deadlifted, have you ever done RDLs, SLDLs, etc.? If not or you aren't using a significant amount of weight on them, your posterior chain (including the lower back) is probably pretty underdeveloped in comparision and I would be very wary of piling on the weight.
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Sun, March 18th, 2007, 10:34 PM
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Glad to see every is making progress. Im still alive and pulled 475 this week. DLs have been easier lately, and I am actually making headway again. I dropped my total DL volume to 40-50% of where it was too... not to mention dropping my body weight to 180.
Sorry I've been a stranger... quals this quarter so must non-essential things have been cut, note: lifting is essential 
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Wed, March 21st, 2007, 07:03 PM
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zenpharaohs is offline
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480# with hooks
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easy part is probably over
VO2max: 55
65 x 225# squat
50 x 315# deadlift in 9:50.6
31 x 405# deadlift in 9:45
46 x 410# trap bar deadlift in ten minutes
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Thu, March 22nd, 2007, 01:14 PM
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480# with hooks
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 You go Zen. I hope I'm still that high when I'm your age (not to imply your that old mate). I've never tried hooks, but I am contemplating picking up some.
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Wed, April 11th, 2007, 05:37 PM
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Still nowhere close to most of you guys, but I got 3x401 today.
A year ago in my log (May 2006) I was finding it hard doing 10x3@210.
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